This is my first time purchasing an investment property without a real estate agent, and I want to get things right.  Just need some folks to double check my work and give me some feedback.  I've bought two homes in t...

In many areas, demand tends to decrease dramatically in the winter causing rental rates to go down. How do you maximize your rental revenue in the face of seasonality?

I have been interested in doing real estate for years. I have lived overseas for most of my adult life and just moved back to Texas. I own a property in Panama that I have rented out (not much rental money in Panama),...

I'm a real estate newbie.
I mailed my first offer to an out of town seller (without a deposit).
I sent an Option Contract for Sale/Purchase.
Owner asking $159K for a beautifully renovated 2 Br, 1 Ba., Screened
Patio/P...

The National Association of Realtors just passed what’s known as the MLS Clear Cooperation Policy, banning all off-market real estate listings starting May 1. Are there any benefits to us investors or will this make i...

Does anyone have any creative ideas regarding materials and/or construction techniques to avoid the plain vanilla vinyl skirting? I think I'll try painted 1"x6" boards with a 1" air gap because I have an abundance of ...

I have a property management firm that has been pretty good, but the rents for properties that we've given to them have come out on the low end of the market. This could be totally legit, but it occurred to me that it...

Am I crazy for wanting to buy a Graco airless sprayer for painting ceilings and trim? If I drop (+/-) $600 on the sprayer, how much should I budget for all the necessary accessories? If i'm planning to spray the exter...

Hey everyone! I am new to investing and have some questions I hope you all can help me with. First, I recently made an offer on a home that was on the MLS. Asking price was $90k. My realtor gave me a number to figure ...

I ripped half a ceiling in a rehab, and have now resheetrocked and need to finish. problem is the original half of the ceiling has a popcorn finish, but its got a swirly pattern to it. I need to have the whole ceiling...